And next time you reach for a dimmer switch consider what it would be like to have a panel of lighting options, including “lazy” and “sexy”.

These are just two of the quirky features of the Brimstone Hotel near Ambleside, in Cumbria, which will make any stay memorable.

One of the most unique features of this Lake District gem – which only opened in July – is the reading room, where guests can enjoy a selection of books, magazines and newspapers.

But, best of all, they can take advantage of the complimentary Nespresso coffee, tea, soft drinks, water, beer and wine.

Muffins, fruit, cakes, sandwiches and a cheese board are also left out at different times of the day.

My wife and I stayed in a mezzanine suite at the boutique hotel, which instantly made us feel like lottery winners.

The decor was fresh and funky and brilliantly, but bizarrely, a set of sliding doors behind one of the two couches revealed a bath.

The other couch, complete with chaise longue, provided a perfect view of the 50in smart TV and the log fire.

I’ve lost count of the number of hotels where I’ve had to wrestle with giant curtains but at Brimstone, they are operated by the touch of a button.

Through the towering patio doors, we had our own veranda, complete with comfy chairs and a table, looking on to the grounds of the Langdale Estate which includes the Langdale Hotel, lodges and apartments.

The giant bed, which was more than 6ft across, is the focal point of the upper floor and it was incredibly comfortable. The bedroom also had a large TV built into the wall and a white-tiled en-suite, which featured a walk-in rain shower.

The vast room was decorated with black and white prints of the Lake District, which remind guests they are in a very special place.

But, despite the size of the room, it is the small touches that make Brimstone so special.

Take the lights, for example.

They don’t do a simple on/off. On the way in the options are “hello” and “goodbye”. In the bedroom, the choices are “perky”, “lazy”, “sexy”, “tinkle” and “lights out”.

Incidentally, “tinkle” is for if you get up for the toilet in the middle of the night and don’t want to disturb your partner.

It is not hard to see why the hotel has already been short-listed for an award as the best new-build hotel in Europe.

There is not much the owners have not thought of.

If you want to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside, staff can provide you with a loan of some Berghaus clothing and appropriate footwear.

Breakfast can be brought to your room and the trend is to enjoy it on your balcony while wearing one of the luxurious white bathrobes.

Guests can also sample the impressive buffet in Purdey’s, the main restaurant in the neighbouring Langdale Hotel, where special mention must go to the scrambled egg and award-winning Cumberland sausages.

On our first night we dined in The Terrace Restaurant, just a short walk across the car park from Brimstone.

The menu offers an impressive choice and is Italian/American in its influence.

I went for the almighty rack of ribs while Sarah Jane had a chicken and pepper pizza.

It was a nice meal, but it was eclipsed 24 hours later when we returned to Purdey’s, the hotel’s flagship restaurant. Guests can opt for the opulent tasting menu – at £45, or £70 with wine – or go a la carte.

I decided to choose my own dishes and kicked off with a superb Cornish crab, tomatoes, avocado mousse and pepper confetti.